Victorian Secrets: Bustles, Bloomers, and the Women of Roseland Cottage

Have you ever wondered what created that fashionable Victorian silhouette? What held up all those layers of clothing? The answer: Victorian women wore an incredible amount of underwear. Join Historic New England to learn about the bloomers, bustles, and work that went into building that stylish look while enjoying a tea party. 

After tea, stay for a tour of Historic New England's Roseland Cottage from the perspective of the women who lived, worked, and dressed there.